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Word Groups 9 & 10
SAT - Major Tests
Term | Definition |
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Accolade | tribute; honor; praise |
Bolster | support; prop up |
Cryptic | puzzling; enigmatic |
Ephemeral | short-lived |
Hedonist | a pleasure seeker |
Lamentation | expression of regret or sorrow |
Obliterate | destroy; demolish; eradicate |
Plummet | fall suddenly and steeply |
Resolution | determination |
Tentative | not certain |
Acquiesce | to agree to; give in to |
Bombast | arrogant, pompous language |
Curtail | cut short |
Epicure | someone who appreciates good food and drink |
Heed | listen to |
Lampoon | ridicule; spoof |
Oblivious | unaware |
Podium | raised platform |
Resonant | echoing |
Tenuous | flimsy; not solid |